Mallock-Armstrong Ear Defenders

$175.00

Mallock-Armstrong Ear Defenders

Dimensions

See description

Circa

1914-1920

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Therapeutic & Functional Aids

Description

Thanks to Laurie Slater, whose site ( Phisick) educates us all, I was able to properly identify these objects. They are not miniature ear trumpets as I originally thought. Rather they are sound blockers that were widely used during WWI to protect against loud explosions that could contribute to deafness. The little hooked rod was not, as I also incorrectly thought, meant to lift the Defenders out of the case but rather to remove accumulated ear wax. Length of case: 5 cm.

A link to the Mallock-Armstrong Defenders on Phisick follows. It provides more information:.

Dealer information

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for almost four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: mgordon1940@gmail.com or 718-623-6777